American Regent recalls nitroglycerin injections contaminated with hair, glass, or paraformaldehyde. Stop using affected lots before expiration.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
American Regent is recalling nitroglycerin injections that contain hair, glass, or paraformaldehyde particles. This contamination could cause serious injury if injected.
Particulate matter like hair, glass, or paraformaldehyde can be injected into the body. This could cause serious injury or death due to the particles entering the bloodstream.
People with prescriptions for nitroglycerin injections from American Regent. Those using the product for heart conditions are most at risk.
Check for vials labeled 'Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL)' with NDC 0517-4810-01 or 0517-4810-25. The lot number 24291 expires August 31, 2026.
Immediately stop using the recalled nitroglycerin injections as they contain harmful particles.
No, the product contains harmful particles that could cause serious injury if injected.
Stop using it immediately and contact American Regent for further instructions.
Look for vials with NDC 0517-4810-01 or 0517-4810-25 and lot number 24291, which expires August 31, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send American Regent to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0791-2026 — American Regent American Regent Hello, I own a American Regent that is covered by recall D-0791-2026 from American Regent. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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